Nutrition sources & resources

Fatty Acid Forum: Immune system series continues; new series begins

In a fourth episode of the immune system series, Dr. Barry Bradford from Kansas State University looks into how nutrient metabolism influences the immune system in a dairy cow. Are cows that have an infection, such as metritis, more likely to also encounter metabolic issues, such as ketosis? Watch Dr. Bradford's discussion on how supporting the metabolic health of the animal through not only the diet, but outside factors as well, can help improve immunity and prevent metabolic disorders.

Feed industry HACCP courses announced

The American Feed Industry Association in partnership with the IGP Institute of the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University will jointly host "Establishing a HACCP Program for the Feed Industry" on June 8-11, and Aug. 31-Sept. 3, in Manhattan, Kan. The short course will concentrate on the development of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points plan for all industry sectors.

January/February Dairy Partner/ El Compañero Newsletter available

The Dairy Partner/El Compañero is a UW-Extension newsletter designed for dairy farm employees. Written in both English and Spanish, the newsletter provides basic information about dairy cows, farm safety, and personal health to individuals who work on farms. Past articles are available on the web via topic category (calf care, herd health, milk quality, reproduction, feed & nutrition and safety). For more information regarding the Dairy Partner/El Compañero, contact UW-Extension Jackson County Agriculture Agent Trisha Wagner.

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Dave Natzke

Dave Natzke joined Dairy Herd Management as Editor in January 2014, bringing decades of dairy industry knowledge and experience. Raised on a northeast Wisconsin dairy farm, he previously served as editor/editorial director for another national dairy publication, as well as managing editor for two weekly agricultural newspapers in Wisconsin, adding up to more than 35 years of experience covering agriculture and the dairy industry. As DHM editor, Natzke oversees editorial content for both print and web, supervises full-time and freelance editorial staff, and provides strategic direction. He is based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.